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Classroommanagementplan
Classroommanagementplan
Success
Miss Miranda
Wittrock
2016
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Table of Contents
Call on students by name and encourage students to address each other using
names
Build personal relationships by inquiring about students lives
Do not be afraid to make a few jokes, be enthusiastic, and have fun!
Positive Tone for Learning || A Negative times a Negative is a Positive!:
Immediately rid students of any doubt of their math ability everyone is a
math person!
A lot of research has been conducted on this topic, so find a video or
plan an interactive activity to share this information with the class
Introduce students to the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed
mindset in order to encourage students to keep a positive attitude and open
mind in math class
Hold high standards and expect great work from students
Do not hold different standards for different students in the same class
(There can be different standards for different classes depending on the
class level)
Challenge students to persevere and keep trying never give up!
Classroom Policies || Completing the Square:
Respect one another in every way, shape, and form
Treat others the way you want to be treated (the golden rule)
Inform students that I expect hard work and want them to reach above and
beyond on all assignments
Explain the amount of homework that will be given
Communicate the consequences for not turning in homework on time
Go over grading policies towards the end of the first week of class
Communicate the consequences for misbehavior, especially for talking while it
is not permitted and being disrespectful
If students do not quiet down when asked, write a negative number on
the board and keep them for that many seconds after the bell rings
Do not allow students to be on their cell phones during class
However, sometimes cell phone use will be permitted for class activities
Do not allow students to wear inappropriate clothing or accessories such as
hats
Enforce the schools dress code
Essential Procedures || PEDMAS:
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Allow students to leave the classroom (for the bathroom, a water break, to go
to the nurse or office, etc.) by signing out on a clipboard by the classroom door
Require that students turn their homework in by placing it in the correct
periods tray
Have a sign posted above the trays directing students to turn in their
homework
Do not introduce every single procedure during the first week of school, expect
that they know the basic ones
At this point in their educational careers, students should be able to use
their common sense and everything they have learned prior to my
class to know what they should or should not do
For example, do not sharpen a pencil while the I or a student is
talking
Student Responsibilities || Commutative Property:
Through the use of my words and actions, kindly demand that students:
Turn in their homework on time
Be respectful of myself (the teacher) and others
Quiet down when asked
Work hard!
Consistently encourage students to ask questions in order to teach them to
inquire!
Student Engagement || Transitive Property of Equality:
Have students work in groups often
Plan interactive activities, do not always lecture
For example, instead of explaining the grading rubric, cut it up into
pieces and have student pairs reassemble it
Later on, explain its key points
Ask students thoughtful and meaningful questions, not just basic, procedural
questions
Answer students questions carefully and concisely
Demonstrate respect and expect the same in return
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Prevention Plan
All teachers desire to create a safe, respectful environment where
all their students can learn. With a prevention plan in place, this goal is attainable.
Prevention plans help students understand how their teachers run their classrooms
and what is expected of them. When teachers enter the classroom fully prepared
and with thoroughly thought out policies and procedures, they are able to instruct
their students and enforce their authority in a meaningful way. As time goes by, less
time is spent on classroom management and more time is spent on enriching lessons.
A functioning classroom environment, set up by an exemplary prevention plan, will
help students feel comfortable and succeed, fulfilling every teachers desire to create a
safe, respectful environment for their students to flourish in.
Classroom Policy
My classroom policy is Respect math. Respect others. This saying ecompasses
everything I want to promote within my classroom. It came to me when I was
thinking about the saying, Love God. Love others. I understand that some students
do not like math, but my hope is by the time they leave my classroom, they will
have recognized its importance in our daily lives and ultimately have a growing
respect for math. I also want my students to respect those around them and me, their
teacher. Everyone deserves to be treated with recognition and love. Therefore, the
result of adding my desire for my students to respect math and those around them is,
Respect math. Respect others. This policy will define my classroom and never
change.
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Classroom Procedures
There are three types of classroom procedures: class-running procedures,
lesson-running procedures, and interaction procedures. Class-running procedures are
non-academic procedures that create a foundation for an efficient and active
learning environment. Lesson-running procedures are procedures that support
instruction in the classroom. Interaction procedures are those procedures that inform
students when talking is and is not appropriate. Classroom procedures are important
because they are routines that enable class time to run smoothly.
Class-running Procedures:
Administrative Procedures:
Taking Attendance- In order for students to receive credit for daily
attendance, they must be seated in their assigned seat when the bell
rings. A seating chart is in place in order to help take attendance and
group students in ways that will help them succeed.
Procedures for Student Movement:
Entering the Room- Students will be greeted at the door every day
before entering the classroom. This way they feel welcomed and can
be instructed them on what to do once they are in their seats.
Leaving the Room- Whenever students need to leave the room in order
to go to the bathroom, go see the nurse, go to the office, etc. they are
required to sign out and take a hall pass. This way there is a record of
who leaves the classroom, when, and where they went.
Sharpening Pencils- If student needs to sharpen their pencil and there is
an electric sharpener in the classroom, they are only allowed to use it
when no one is talking. Students will not be allowed to sharpen their
pencils while the teacher or another student are talking. It is too
disruptive.
Housekeeping Procedures:
Cleaning Desks- Every Friday the last period of they day is required to
clean their desks off with a Clorox wipe. This way every desk gets
cleaned and one person does not have to clean 30+ desks on their own.
Interaction Procedures:
When students attention is needed, there are four different, but
consistent signals that will be given to indicate that their attention is
needed. It is important that these signals are consistent, so students
instantly know their attention is needed. These signals are fun and
interactive! The four signals are:
Bell
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Relieving Energy
School is challenging and every student needs a break in order to refresh their
mind and energy. Research shows students need a break every 5-10 minutes! Here
are a few ways I plan to implement breaks into my classroom:
Brain Breaks
These are interactive activities created by a high school math teacher.
Music
I plan to create a playlist of my students favorite (appropriate) songs
and play them from time to time in order to lighten the mood.
Story Time
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Intervention Plan
Step one: accept that my students behavior will never be perfect. Step
two: create an intervention plan so I can handle misbehavior while staying calm
and collected. My students behavior will always be unpredictable, but that does not
mean that my behavior has to be. With the help of my intervention plan, I will
know what to do and how to handle misbehavior in my classroom with grace and
consistency.
Behavior Contract
Handing a student a behavior contract is an easy way to tell my
student that their behavior is unacceptable in my classroom. It gives my student the
opportunity to self reflect and offers me an opportunity to understand the perspective
of my misbehaving student.
Why are you choosing to behavior the way you are behaving?
Thanks for answering honestly! Please come talk to me when you are done filling
this out.
Family-School Relationships
Every student needs the support of both their teacher and
parent(s)/guardian(s). That way there is support at school and at home. When a
students teacher and parent(s)/guardian(s) join forces, a strong partnership is
formed. This partnership creates a safe environment for a student to flourish, in both
the classroom and at home. Ultimately, this furthers a students academic success.
Class Website: I plan to have a class website that both students and
parent(s)/guardian(s) can access to stay up-to-date with class happenings
and extra online resources that will help further students understanding of
class topics.
Personal Phone Calls/Emails: Once a week, I plan to make a phone call home
or send an email to a students parent(s)/guardian(s) who is excelling. I will
congratulate and inform them of their students accomplishments and
encourage them in their success.
Thank you,